Ham Cream Cheese Pickle Pinwheels (Printer-Friendly)

Ham, cream cheese, and pickles rolled into pinwheels—savory, bite-sized and ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 8 large slices deli ham (approximately 8 ounces)
03 - 6 large whole dill pickles

→ Flavor Enhancers

04 - 1 teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir with a spoon or spatula until a smooth consistency is achieved.
02 - Pat whole dill pickles thoroughly dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - Lay one slice of deli ham flat on a clean cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over the surface with a spatula.
04 - Position a whole pickle at one edge of the ham slice and roll up tightly, enclosing the pickle within the ham and cream cheese.
05 - Repeat the layering and rolling process with the remaining ham slices, pickles, and cream cheese mixture.
06 - Using a sharp knife, cut each roll crosswise into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.
07 - Arrange pinwheels neatly on a serving platter. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It’s almost effortless to whip up, and every slice manages to look like you spent more time than you did.
  • The combination of smoky ham, cool cream cheese, and tangy pickles is so addictive, I’ve watched entire platters vanish in minutes.
02 -
  • If you skip drying the pickles, your rolls can fall apart and get mushy—learned that the messy way.
  • Using ham slices that are too thin will tear when rolling, so stick to firmer deli cuts for best results.
03 -
  • Chill your rolls briefly before slicing for sharper, cleaner edges.
  • Mix cream cheese with flavorings in advance—letting it sit boosts the aroma and taste.
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